Father, Dear Father

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Father, Dear Father

Comedy

The hugely successful British television series Father Dear Father is transplanted to Australia when novelist Patrick Glover and his assistant Nanny trek down under to write the great Australian crime novel, and end up supervising Patrick's boisterous young nieces while their own father is abroad.

Jun 25, 19782 seasons14 episodesEndedEN

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Patrick Cargill

Patrick Cargill

Patrick Glover

Sigrid Thornton

Sigrid Thornton

Sue Glover

Noel Dyson

Noel Dyson

Nanny

Seasons

Season 1

7 episodes

Premiered Jun 25, 1978

Season 2

7 episodes

Premiered May 17, 1980

Episodes

1–6 of 7

Once More with Feeling

Patrick takes up residence at his brother’s house in Australia while writing a book.

A Home from Home

Patrick feels homesick for London’s bleak weather.

The Floating Housekeeper

A strange woman takes over the running of the household.

Novel Exercise

When Patrick and Nanny act out a scene from his book, the neighbors call police.

A Word of Appreciation

Patrick is visited by a woman who runs his fan club.

Finding Your Feet

Patrick is worried Nanny’s new miniature Japanese garden will attract creepy-crawlies into the house.

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Where to watch

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Networks

Seven Network

AU

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